16-year-old girl, Aisha Suleiman, who is accused of fatally poisoning her former boyfriend, identified as Emmanuel, and four other persons in Afashio community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State has been detained by the police. The state command Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu confirmed the incident on Friday. The tragic discovery was reported on October 26, 2024, when Emmanuel’s father, Mr Elogie Ezekiel, arrived at his…

A brutal altercation between two neighbours, Fatima and Mitsura on Aribisala Street in Igando, Lagos, on Thursday, has ended with the latter’s tongue being severed. The shocking incident has left residents stunned and authorities scrambling for answers. According to eyewitnesses, the dispute began over a shared laundry bucket. Fatima, in her early 30s, allegedly accused 18-year-old Mitsura of using the bucket without permission leading to an argument which escalated into…

London — In a closely contested race, Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party after narrowly defeating fellow contender Robert Jenrick. The results, announced early today, mark the conclusion of an intense competition to succeed Rishi Sunak as head of the Tories. Badenoch, who has Nigerian heritage, brings a diverse perspective and extensive experience to the leadership role. Known for her strong stances on social…

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has presented official vehicles to senior staff members in the Assembly’s directorship cadre. This initiative, announced on the Lagos State Government’s official Facebook page on Friday, marks a continuation of recent efforts to support and incentivize Assembly personnel. According to the statement, this is the second consecutive vehicle presentation, following an earlier handover of cars to senior staff just weeks…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has credited his leadership style to the virtues of humility, contentment, and love instilled in him by his late mother. In a statement posted on the state’s official Facebook page, the governor emphasised that his mother’s teachings on simplicity and service have profoundly shaped his life and career. Governor Oyebanji made these remarks on Friday in Ikogosi Ekiti, during the commissioning of an ultra-modern multipurpose…

Lagos State Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has said compliance with the Public Procurement Law of Lagos State remained sacred and non-negotiable. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Pedro said this while addressing stakeholders at a procurement summit with the theme: “Ensuring Best Practices in Public Procurement in a Dwindling Economy,” organized by the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency. The Director of Commercial…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant General of Edo State, Julius Anelu, and two other government officials for alleged huge withdrawals from the State’s derivation account at the twilight of the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. This is as the governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, had accused the Obaseki administration “of last-minute borrowings and looting.” Quoting an impeccable source in the EFCC, New Daily Prime learnt that…

A realtor, identified as Jimi Folarin, has been reported missing by his family after being called by a client to inspect properties in the Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. His sister, Iremide Omowunmi, narrated on Friday that 43-year-old Folarin left the house at exactly 4pm on Wednesday for the property inspection and has not answered his phone since. According to Omowunmi, “At about 4pm, my brother called me to…

To quieten the uproar trailing the fainting of six #EndBadGovernance protesters in court during their trial on Friday, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has stated that the fainting was staged to attract negative attention. The police chief said despite that, the fainting suspects were promptly provided with medical attention, underscoring the police’s commitment to the welfare of individuals in their custody. 76 suspects, mostly minors who appeared malnourished, were…

The Taraba State government has partnered with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to bolster developmental initiatives across the state. Governor Agbu Kefas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the president of CCECC in a meeting held on Friday in the conference room of TY Danjuma House, Asokoro, Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Kefas expressed belief, noting government potential to achieve this initiative based on energy development, infrastructural…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Morocco, and Mauritania, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project, a transformative initiative estimated to cost $26 billion. This announcement was made during the ECOWAS Inter-Ministerial Meeting of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project held on Friday, November 1 in Abuja. The meeting, attended by Ministers of Hydrocarbons and…

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has emphasised the importance of integrating youth perspectives in urban planning and development to better address climate change and enhance cities’ resilience to future challenges. In a statement, Salisu Badamasi Haiba, the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, noted that Dangiwa highlighted this point during his keynote address at the 2024 World Habitat Day and World Cities Day commemoration in Abuja.…